Workplace Diversity Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in Diversity Groups below.
Diversity Groups Persons with disabilities
Occupation Code PED
Grade MCP.07.
Organization 005 Education
Number of Openings 1
ABOUT THE JOB The Opportunity:
Child Care Operations is hiring one well-organized and collaborative candidate for the permanent position of Early Learning and Child Care Program Manager (Saskatoon Region).
Responsibilities Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of program activities to ensure alignment with the Ministry, government priorities and policy objectives.
Monitors program performance, budgets, and outcomes, ensuring accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement across all operational areas.
Provides strategic leadership and oversight to a team, ensuring effective service delivery aligned with ministry standards.
Leads and supports special projects and strategic initiatives, applying change and project management expertise.
Drives continuous improvement by identifying operational gaps and collaborating on solutions to enhance systems and processes.
Manages branch operations, including general administration, issue resolution, and central coordination.
Develops, reviews, and ensures quality assurance of branch policies, procedures, briefing notes, letters, and publications.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders through effective liaison and engagement.
Organizes, chairs, and facilitates stakeholder meetings with tact and professionalism.
Analyzes program services to inform service delivery strategies and optimize client experience.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and deliver high-quality, client-centered services.




Qualifications Job Capabilities:
In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:
Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:
Human resource management principles and practices;
Practices, issues and trends related to the provision of child care services;
The administration of non-profit organizations and an understanding of board dynamics;
Principles of community development; and,
Software applications developed for a Windows workplace including database operating principles.
Job Skills:
Communication (Level C)
Critical Thinking (Level C)
Digital Skills (Level C)
Interacting with Others (Level C)
Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
Managing Self (Level C)
Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)
Data Literacy (Level C)
Influence (Level C)
Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
Managing Organizational Resources (Level C)
Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
Inclusive work environments
Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
Our Commitment to Excellence:
The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

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